As I’m sure most of you are aware by now, tomorrow here in Ireland will be an incredibly tense day. In case you’re not aware, tomorrow we will have a referendum about whether to repeal or to keep our 8th Amendment. 465 more words

An abortion debate that has inflamed passions in Ireland for decades will come down to a single question on Friday: yes or no?

The referendum on whether to repeal the country’s strict anti-abortion law is being seen by anti-abortion activists as a last-ditch stand against what they view as a European norm of abortion-on-demand, while for pro-abortion rights advocates, it is a fundamental moment for declaring an Irish woman’s right to choose. 937 more words